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Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


10 Amazing Artichoke Recipes

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Most of the year, artichokes are not reasonably priced. Because of this, when their season happens, it is a good idea to stock up on them. The best part of an artichoke is the heart, of course. You can save these in oil. For instructions on how to preserve artichokes, as well as great artichokeRead More

Artichoke Lasagna

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Ever since my sister told me about buying frozen artichoke hearts, I have been taken with the idea of making an artichoke lasagna. I ended up making  artichoke lasagna several different ways because I wasn’t quite sure how I wanted to make it. I kept playing around with the concept until I created a recipeRead More

Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.